Thanks to Max, Bert, Dick and Barbara for putting this terrific site together. Thanks to Neil, Seed, Katlaf, Aine'and others for showing me that a computer can be a conduit for friendship: to Spaw,Dave,Rick F,Art and Wyo for showing me that Mudcat is a hell of a lot funnier than Saturday Night Live:to Peter T, McGrath, Frank H and many others for making me think:to mmario,bbc,annap,alice,lloyd,Jon Freeman,Helen,Skarpi,Liam,alison and so many others for making this place a real comfort zone for all of us.

And I pause to remember Shambles,Matthew B,fadac,Alistair UK and others who have come and gone.

To all of you I give my thanks, and my wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving, and a warm and prosperous Holiday Season.

LEJ